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A17 EFJ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,096 mi
Last recorded92,096 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 EFJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 92,096 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wheel arch corroded, possible corrosion under wheel arch liner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension components and mounting points corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 92,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wheel arch corroded, possible corrosion under wheel arch liner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension components and mounting points corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 86,714 miles

Surface corrosion underside and suspension components

Pass 22 Jun 2023 81,461 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 66,566 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 66,559 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 62,948 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 59,956 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 59,956 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 57,247 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 57,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 52,296 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 40,315 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 40,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 39,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 35,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 31,736 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 30,416 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 26,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Jan 2012 20,050 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 12,678 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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A17 EFJ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 51,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 EFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 19 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A17 EFJ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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